Big Tech lost big in the 2026 election
TL;DR
On Tuesday, millions of American voters went to the polls and voted overwhelmingly for Democrats and against AI. The fight against Big Tech is about to come roaring back, and the fight over data centers is looking even harder for the folks trying to build them. On this episode of The Vergecast, Nilay and David discuss what the 2026 midterms mean for the tech industry going forward.
Nauti's Take
Teams running or scaling AI workflows in the US should add political and infrastructure dependencies to their planning. Start by checking data-center locations, energy contracts, and regulatory assumptions.
The source offers a political reading of the election; specific bills and their chances of passing remain unverified.
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